| Clinical Psychology and Heart Disease 2006 Edition Contributor(s): Molinari, E. (Editor), Compare, A. (Editor), Parati, G. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 8847003776 ISBN-13: 9788847003774 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2006 Annotation: This book provides a comprehensive overview of epidemiologic, experimental, and clinical data evidencing the emergence of cardiac psychology as a specialty. It offers a thorough and up-to-date review of the scientific research supporting the relationship between cardiac disease and psychological condition, practical suggestions for developing a clinical practice and directions for future research in this new field of "cardiac psychology." The first part provides an overview of the psychological risk factors for cardiac disease. Emphasis is placed on physiological basis of mind-heart link, depression and anxiety, personality and relational aspects, and on advanced statistical tools for the study of personalities at risk. The second part offers a systematic overview of literature on psychological treatments in cardiac rehabilitation. The volume will be a very useful tool not only for professionals in cardiology, rehabilitation, psychology and psychiatry, but also for residents in these specialties. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Cardiology - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General - Medical | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
| Dewey: 616.123 |
| LCCN: 2006926658 |
| Physical Information: 1.14" H x 6.3" W x 9.4" (2.33 lbs) 510 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This comprehensve review of scientific research supporting evidence of the relationship between cardiac disease and psychological condition offers practical suggestions for developing a clinical practice, and proposes directions for future research in the new field of "cardiac psychology". Every chapter is written by world-renowned researchers in the field. A theoretical and practical guide, it will interest physicians, clinical and health psychologists, and all professionals who seek to understand the mind-health link. |
